Residency
Uruguay — Residency: Digital Nomad Visa
Uruguay introduced a digital nomad permit under Decree 238/022, aimed at remote workers who want to stay longer than a standard tourist entry without pursuing full legal residency. It grants an initial 6-month stay, renewable once for an additional 6 months, and is intended for people working remotely for a foreign employer or foreign clients, not for taking local employment. Applicants enter as regular tourists, then apply online and sign an affidavit of financial self-sufficiency — there is no stated minimum income threshold.
VerifiedGovernment / official sourceUruguay XXI (national investment/trade promotion agency, government-run) — official article on the digital nomad permit under Decree 238/022Last reviewed: 2026-08-31
Key facts
- Initial permit duration is 6 months, renewable once for an additional 6 months; after that, holders who want to stay longer must apply for standard temporary or permanent residence.
- Intended for people whose income comes from outside Uruguay — self-employed individuals or those working for companies abroad.
- Applicants enter Uruguay as regular tourists first, then complete an online application and sign an affidavit confirming they have sufficient means to support themselves; the source did not specify a minimum income figure or a fixed document checklist beyond this.
- This is a separate, lighter-weight track from full legal residency (residencia legal) — it does not by itself lead to permanent residency or citizenship, though holders can later choose to apply for temporary or permanent residence instead of renewing.
Timelines
- Initial permit duration: 6 months
- Renewal: One additional 6-month renewal, then must transition to standard residency to stay longer
Common mistakes
- Assuming the digital nomad permit is a path to permanent residency — it is a separate, shorter-term track from the standard residencia legal process; after one renewal, staying longer requires switching to standard temporary/permanent residency.